Staff

Marilyn Berglund Samuelson, is part-time secretary of New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1992. She was born in the New Sweden area, baptized, confirmed and married in the church. Marilyn is also currently serving as a member of the church council.

All inquiries should be directed to her at the church office 512-281-0056, or at her home 512-281-4116.

Pastor: Hans Lillejord
Phone: 512/281-0056
Cell Phone: 947-9044

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to noon
Church Address: 12809 New Sweden Church Road, Manor, TX 78653

"I would love to hear from you. Call me, email me, or pop by during office hours."

Rev. Hans Lillejord has served the New Sweden congregation since June of 2003. Rev. Lillejord was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota where he attended school until graduating with a bachelor of arts in English and later a masters degree in theology from Luther Theological Seminary. He subsequently pursued advanced graduate work in clinical training, specializing in youth and marriage counseling. He then earned a degree in health care administration from the University of Minnesota.

Rev. Lillejord has served parishes in Mobridge, South Dakota, as well as Thief River Falls, Brownton and Wykoff, Minnesota. He interned at Hope Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California and served as chaplain and religion teacher at Seabury Hall High School, and Episcopal college preparatory high school in Maui, Hawaii. While there he also served as associate pastor at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Rev. Lillejord has always held a secular occupation while serving the church, maintaining that the "worker-priest" provided a venue for practical, hands on insight and understanding of his parishioners, as well as providing mental stimulus. His many hats include nursing home administrator, locksmith and the marketing of a number of new businesses. He currently serves New Sweden and works with Avis RAC, CarMax and Krav Maga Self Defense Training Centers.